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Chris Theobald’s bass lines pulsed with the soul of late ’60s rock—earthy, hypnotic, and unmistakably bold. His playing fused psychedelic groove with raw Midwestern grit, anchoring AFTERFLASH’s sound with a rhythm that lingered long after the final note he played in 1971. Though his life was tragically cut short in a car accident at just 25, Chris’s musical spirit lives on in every memory, every note, and every fan who felt the power of his presence. Supporting AFTERFLASH’s induction into the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is not just a tribute to a band—it’s a tribute to Chris, and to the timeless echo of a bass that once moved a generation.